Departmental Specialist 13 (Discipline Specialist)

State of MichiganLansing, MI
Hybrid

About The Position

As a confidential Departmental Specialist for the MDOC Discipline Unit, this position has statewide responsibility and assignments with considerable department impact, while having primary responsibility in the Northern Region. This position specializes in the discipline process with department-wide application that is consistent with the employee handbook, employee discipline policy, collective bargaining agreements, and Civil Service Rules and Regulations. It represents the department in arbitrations, hearings, and court cases. This position is also responsible for giving Wardens/Administrators and HR offices direction, guidance, and expert training on the discipline processes, with a concentrated focus in the Northern Region. This position requires strong verbal and written communication skills, experience with analyzing complex information and high attention to detail, along with the ability to testify in administrative proceedings.

Requirements

  • Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
  • Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with analyzing complex information.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to testify in administrative proceedings.
  • Must complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.
  • Must complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
  • Must report any possible conflict of interest.

Nice To Haves

  • Two years of MDOC experience as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11, Corrections Shift Supervisor 11, Departmental Supervisor 11, Food Services Supervisor 11, Corrections Shift Supervisor 12, Departmental Supervisor 12, Fire Safety Supervisor 12, Industries Supervisor 12, or Medical Records Examiner Supervisor 12.

Responsibilities

  • Specializes in the discipline process with department-wide application that is consistent with the employee handbook, employee discipline policy, collective bargaining agreements, and Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
  • Represents the department in arbitrations, hearings, and court cases.
  • Gives Wardens/Administrators and HR offices direction, guidance, and expert training on the discipline processes, with a concentrated focus in the Northern Region.

Benefits

  • Many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
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